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Habitat for Humanity International Inc

EIN 77-0518264 · Goleta, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT THAT PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE TO BUILD, REPAIR, AND PURCHASE AFFORDABLE HOMES; THIS WORK STRENGTHENS STABILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE IN SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARAAND IN PARTNERSHIP, AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
119.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
10
Volunteers
778
Highest pay
$175,475, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 119.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $540,515 spent. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP & CONSTRUCTION - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEVELOPS AND PRESERVES AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BY BUILDING NEW HOMES AND SELLING THEM WITH AFFORDABLE MORTGAGES, AND BY REHABILITATING EXISTING HABITAT-OWNED PROPERTIES FOR RESALE TO QUALIFIED FIRST-TIME BUYERS. OUR REHABILITATION WORK FOCUSES ON HEALTH, SAFETY, AND LONG-TERM DURABILITY - OFTEN CONVERTING RENTAL UNITS INTO STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WHILE MAKING EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES.
  2. $561,329 spent. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM - HABITAT'S OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PROVIDES CRITICAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ACCESSIBILITY REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS (AT OR BELOW 80% AMI), WITH A FOCUS ON SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED SUPPORT TO SAFELY AGE IN PLACE. LICENSED CONTRACTORS COMPLETE MAJOR REPAIRS SUCH AS ROOFING, PLUMBING, ACCESSIBILITY, AND SECURITY UPGRADES, WHILE VOLUNTEER-LED A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS PROJECTS PROVIDE PAINTING, LANDSCAPING, GRAB BARS, AND ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE AT NO COST. ALL HOUSEHOLDS ARE INCOME-QUALIFIED AND HOMES ARE ASSESSED TO ENSURE REPAIRS PREVENT DISPLACEMENT, PRESERVE AFFORDABILITY, AND STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOOD STABILITY. HABITAT EXPANDS ITS IMPACT BEYOND INDIVIDUAL HOMES THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING CLEANUPS, PAINTING, AND LANDSCAPING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLUNTEER AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.
  3. $82,634 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION & ADVOCACY - HABITAT ADVANCES ITS MISSION THROUGH DYNAMIC INITIATIVES LED BY SKILLED VOLUNTEER LEADERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES DRIVE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES - ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, HOUSING INNOVATION, CONSTRUCTION FEASIBILITY, AND LEGISLATIVE REFORM - WHILE VOLUNTEERS POWER THE WORK ON THE GROUND. FROM BUILDING HOMES AND MENTORING FAMILIES TO TEACHING HOMEOWNER READINESS CLASSES AND PROVIDING CRITICAL REFERRALS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS PLAY HANDS-ON, LIFE-CHANGING ROLES AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE ORGANIZATION.
  4. $78,000 spent. INTERNATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - WHILE HABITAT SANTA BARBARA'S WORK IS FOCUSED AND ROOTED LOCALLY, EACH YEAR, A PORTION OF UNRESTRICTED FUNDS SUPPORT HABITAT INTERNATIONAL'S GLOBAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS TRADITIONALLY OVERSEEN BY A COMPETITIVE RFP PROCESS THAT EVALUATES FUNDS, PARTNERSHIP, UNMET NEED AND EFFICIENCY. DIRECTORS ANNUALLY BALANCE LOCAL NEEDS WITH OUR CAPACITY TO GIVE; INTERNATIONAL GIVING AND SUPPORT IS DONE AS REQUIRED BY THE PARENT ORGANIZATION HABITAT INTERNATIONAL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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